RBI Assistant Recruitment Notification 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official RBI Assistant Notification 2026 on 16 February 2026. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 650 Assistant vacancies will be filled in various RBI offices across the country. Candidates can check the detailed notification on the official website rbi.org.in.

To be eligible for this recruitment, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university. The age limit for applicants is 20 to 28 years.

The RBI vacancy 2026 is considered a great opportunity for candidates who are preparing for government jobs in the banking sector. Eligible candidates should apply online within the given deadline.

Here is a quick overview of the recruitment:

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Post Name	Assistant
Total Vacancies	650
Notification Release Date	16 February 2026
Application Start Date	16 February 2026
Application Last Date	10 March 2026
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Yearly
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Language Proficiency Test
Exam Duration	Prelims: 60 min, Mains: 135 min
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	rbi.org.in

RBI Assistant Vacancy 2026: Category & Office-wise Distribution

The 650 vacancies for RBI Assistant 2026 have been distributed among different RBI regional offices across the country. These posts are also divided category-wise as per government reservation rules, including SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories.

RBI Vacancy 2026 – Office-wise Breakdown

Office	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
Ahmedabad	0	4	6	2	8	20
Bengaluru	0	3	9	2	10	24
Bhopal	1	5	0	3	21	30
Bhubaneswar	3	4	2	1	8	18
Chandigarh	5	0	5	2	8	20
Chennai	13	1	12	5	22	53
Guwahati	2	9	7	3	15	36
Hyderabad	2	0	3	1	5	11
Jaipur	2	1	2	1	5	11
Jammu	0	1	4	1	4	10
Kanpur & Lucknow	14	0	11	5	20	50
Kolkata	3	2	0	2	22	29
Mumbai	54	2	25	24	144	249
Nagpur	2	5	1	1	8	17
New Delhi	6	0	6	4	33	49
Patna	3	0	5	1	8	17
Thiruvananthapuram	0	0	1	0	5	6
Total	110	37	99	58	346	650

RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to apply for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 must meet the required educational qualification and age criteria set by the Reserve Bank of India. Applicants who do not fulfill these conditions will not be considered for the recruitment process.

Educational Qualification

To apply for the RBI Assistant post, candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
General category candidates should have secured at least 50% marks in graduation, while candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are allowed to apply with pass marks, as per RBI guidelines.

Age Limit

The minimum age required is 20 years, while the maximum age limit is 28 years as per the notification. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and others will receive age relaxation according to government rules.

RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

The online application process for RBI Assistant 2026 started on 16 February 2026 on the official RBI website. Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications as early as possible to avoid any technical problems near the deadline.

📌 Last Date to Apply Online: 10 March 2026

Apart from the application form, candidates can also download important documents from the official RBI website, including the RBI Assistant Notification 2026 PDF and previous year question papers to help with their exam preparation.

Selection Process for RBI Assistant 2026

The recruitment process consists of:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

Final selection will be based on performance in the Mains exam and LPT, subject to eligibility verification.

Why RBI Assistant 2026 Is a Top Government Job Opportunity

• Prestigious career with India’s central bank
• Stable job with attractive salary and allowances
• Pan-India posting opportunities
• Excellent work-life balance

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